B.C. ends provincial state of emergency declared due to wildfires
This cancellation does not affect current evacuation orders, evacuation alerts or local emergencies put in place by local governments or First Nations.
British Columbia has lifted the provincial state of emergency declared in response to the wildfire risk earlier this month, according to a report released by the province. While the wildfire risk remains high, the state of emergency is no longer necessary, as emergency powers and other tools were readily available when needed, the province explained.
The cancellation of the state of emergency does not impact ongoing evacuation orders, evacuation alerts, or local emergencies implemented by local governments or First Nations. Residents are advised to stay vigilant and monitor for any changes in wildfire conditions. As of now, there are 206 active wildfires burning in the province. To stay updated on more stories, consider adding Global News as a Preferred Source on Google.
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